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Matt Lauer to stay with 'Today,' signs new deal
(AP) Matt Lauer to stay with ‘Today,’ signs new dealBy LYNN ELBERAP Television WriterLOS ANGELESMatt Lauer is sticking with NBC’s “Today,” ending speculation that the top-rated show might have to face ABC’s rising “Good Morning America” without him. Lauer planned
'Anonymous' says it will hack more Chinese sites
The hacking group Anonymous said Friday it would continue targeting China, after announcing it had hacked hundreds of Chinese websites to protest against Internet censorship in the country. Most of the sites Anonymous China claimed to have hacked were working
Board Seeks Marine's Dismissal for 'Armed Forces Tea Party' Facebook Group
(AP) Board seeks Marine’s dismissal in Facebook caseBy JULIE WATSONAssociated PressCAMP PENDLETON, Calif.A military board has recommended dismissal for a Marine sergeant who criticized President Barack Obama on his Facebook page, including allegedly putting the president’s face on a “Jackass”
Fighting Rages Four Days Before Syria Cease-Fire Deadline
Fighting raged on Friday between army deserters and forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad, monitors said, as activists called for massive protests in support of arming the rebellion. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that fierce battles were taking
Malawi president dies after heart attack: hospital
Malawi’s President Bingu wa Mutharika died early Friday, hours after the 78-year-old suffered a heart attack, a hospital source in the capital Lilongwe said.Mutharika was reported by state radio to have been airlifted to South Africa in the early morning
Under Pressure, Santorum Huddles with Conservatives
By Sam Youngman and Alistair Bell Tumbling in the polls and under increasing pressure to abandon his White House campaign, Republican Rick Santorum huddled with conservative leaders and aides on Thursday to plot strategy. Among the options on the table:
Panetta Reimburses 1.9% of $860k Travel Costs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has spent about $17,000 to reimburse the Treasury for frequent travel to his California home, trips that cost the government some $860,000 because he is required to fly in military jets, the
Coast Guard fires on Japanese ghost ship
(AP) Coast Guard fires on Japanese ghost shipBy MARK THIESSEN and RACHEL D’OROAssociated PressOVER THE GULF OF ALASKAThe U.S. Coast Guard unleashed cannon fire Thursday at a Japanese vessel set adrift by last year’s tsunami, stopping the ship’s long, lonely
US credit rating downgraded, again
A small credit ratings agency downgraded the United States’ credit rating for a second time, arguing the country was no closer to solving its runaway debt problem. In a move that could foreshadow decisions from larger agencies, Egan-Jones downgraded the
Olbermann sues Current TV for $50M, cites glitches
(AP) Olbermann sues Current TV for $50M, cites glitches By ANTHONY McCARTNEYAP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Keith Olbermann is moving his grievances with his former bosses at Current TV from the airwaves to the courtroom, suing the network for more
Vedder Postpones Pearl Jam Tour, Has Nerve Damage in Arm
By STACEY PLAISANCEAssociated Press NEW ORLEANS – Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam has postponed his 15-city U.S. solo tour because of nerve damage in his right arm. The damage stems from a back injury he suffered earlier this year. Pearl
Gary Sinise Cancels More Appearances After Car Accident
The American Military has a real friend in Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. Prayers for a full and speedy recovery so he and the band are back on the road as soon as possible. —– (AP) Gary
Santorum Suspends Campaign for Four Days
Rick Santorum’s campaign is floundering, and he knows it. The latest sign of that fact is Santorum’s decision to suspend his campaign for four days “so that the team has an opportunity to return to their homes and spend time
Ron Paul Has Missed 92% Of 2012 House Votes
Ron Paul (R-TX) has been busy running for president of the United States – but for a Congressperson who’s made it his platform to stand up against big government in all of its forms, why hasn’t Paul been present for
Low Ratings Could End Cable Deal For Gore's Current TV
(Reuters) – Al Gore’s Current TV has bigger problems to deal with than a potential lawsuit from fired news anchor Keith Olbermann – namely not getting kicked off Time Warner Cable for low ratings. According to three sources with knowledge
Is Current TV About To Become A Thing Of The Past?
If its ratings are any indication, there’s a solid shot that Time Warner Cable could kick the channel off the air. As Reuters reported today, Time Warner Cable Inc’s carriage agreement with Current TV stipulates that, if the left-leaning political
Release Date Announced for 'Captain America' Sequel
This just in from from Walt Disney Studios Publicity: The Walt Disney Studios has announced a release date for Marvel Studios’ sequel to the blockbuster Captain America: The First Avenger on April 4, 2014. The second installment will pick-up where
Romney says he'll win Pennsylvania in the fall
(AP) Romney says he’ll win Pennsylvania in the fallKASIE HUNTAssociated PressHARRISBURG, Pa.Mitt Romney says winning Pennsylvania in November will win him the White House. Romney campaigned Thursday in Pennsylvania and spoke as the Republican nominee-in-waiting. He told reporters he “will
California Faces Power Shortages
(AP) Power shortages a concern with nuke plant offlineBy MICHAEL R. BLOODAssociated PressLOS ANGELESIt will take more than the flip of a switch to replace power lost from the troubled San Onofre nuclear plant. State energy officials have already warned
Global Markets Fall as Europe Debt Woes Flare Anew
(AP) World stocks fall as Europe debt woes flare anewBy PAMELA SAMPSONAP Business WriterBANGKOKWorld stock markets fell Thursday after a weak Spanish bond auction inflamed concerns about the European debt crisis and hopes faded for more help for the U.S.
Romney Questions Obama's Honesty on Range of Issues
(AP) Romney questions Obama’s candor on range of issuesBy DAVID ESPOAP Special CorrespondentWASHINGTONRepublican presidential challenger Mitt Romney accused President Barack Obama on Wednesday of running a hide-and-seek re-election campaign that assumes what the voters don’t know about his plans for
Rocket fired from Egypt into Israel
(AP) Rocket hits Israeli city near Egypt borderBy TIA GOLDENBERGAssociated PressJERUSALEMA rocket fired from Egypt’s Sinai desert hit a southern Israeli resort city early Thursday, police said, raising new concerns about militant activity in the mountainous peninsula. Prime Minister Benjamin
Santorum hits campaign restart in Pennsylvania
Republican Rick Santorum campaigned across Pennsylvania, insisting after a triple loss to rival Mitt Romney that winning his home state will light a fire under his struggling White House bid. Front runner Romney swept the contests in Wisconsin, Maryland and
